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Day 5 and I'm Still Alive {Pre-Op Diet}



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Feeling good on Day 5! Finally...

My continuous headaches and uber tiredness are GONE.

After my crying screaming fit this morning, I feel like my emotions are back in check.

I love, love, love GNC Lean shakes - the peppermint mocha and Cookies and cream are fantastic.

I finished my 18 page draft of a term paper and I'm just 1 paper shy of finishing this semester. The ever Quest to become a real phdizzle.

I'm not hungry - just extremely unsatisfied - I'm haunted by fantasies of delicious mexican food.

Looking forward to 12/19!

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Congrats getting through it!!! It gets better I promise. I am 6 days post up.

Yummy peppermint mocha, I will have to try it!!

GOOD LUCK!!

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EXCELLENT to you BOTH for your thus far accomplishments, and Good Luck in your continued success, as Im sure it will be! Sincerely, Sandy

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Congrats on getting is far. In my opinion it's the hardest time... You will do just great on your journey

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Congrats on getting is far. In my opinion it's the hardest time... You will do just great on your journey

Hello. I am new to the discussion. I am on day5 of the preop diet and man oh man this is truly complex. My first three days were miserable but know it is getting better but my mind wants all kinds of things. So during this phase I am training my mind to eat healthy and prepping for my new life. Surgery is December 18.

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Congrats on getting is far. In my opinion it's the hardest time... You will do just great on your journey

Thank you. I need encouragement.

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i must have the most STUBBORN mind of anybody,,,i cant control mine at all,,,, im on my 12th day preop with surg on 12/12/12 and i caved the other night and ate a big spoon of mac and cheese, ,,, BUT thats the only time i have cheated,,, i sure hope i do well with the band,,, good luck to you :)

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Five days down for me too. And 8.5 pounds down! My doctor is really strict about losing pre-op weight. I had to lose 10, so I'm feeling less anxious about that. Op date 12/17

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i must have the most STUBBORN mind of anybody' date=',,i cant control mine at all,,,, im on my 12th day preop with surg on 12/12/12 and i caved the other night and ate a big spoon of mac and cheese,,,, BUT thats the only time i have cheated,,, i sure hope i do well with the band,,, good luck to you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

You will do fine. We have to adjust to the new and healthier lifestyle that is before us. As long as we keep the faith and have support. We will be good.

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I'm on day 5 too, and this pre-op diet part is soooooo hard. I'm still hungry all the time. Surgery date is 12/19, and I just hope I can survive :)

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I'm day 3, surgery date 12/20. Is anyone tired? I'm sick of sweet shakes, can't wait till my Unjury chicken Soup gets here!! Best of luck everyone.

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Hello. I am new to the discussion. I am on day5 of the preop diet and man oh man this is truly complex. My first three days were miserable but know it is getting better but my mind wants all kinds of things. So during this phase I am training my mind to eat healthy and prepping for my new life. Surgery is December 18.

MercedesRed! My surgery is December 20 and I am with Dr. McEwen too!!! I'm on day 5 and you're right! Hard! The hardest is when the whole family is eating something that I want and the whole house smells so good!!! I actually had a little more energy today than in previous days! :)

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I'm nervous about the pre-op diet so it was nice reading that although it hard it's not impossible!

Keep up the good work!! You'll get through this!

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I'm nervous about the pre-op diet so it was nice reading that although it hard it's not impossible!

Keep up the good work!! You'll get through this!

It isn't easy but it is ok knowing that you're doing it for a good reason. I'm not even truly hungry because if I get hungry I drink a shake. I just want to eat something!!!! :)

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I have a funny story to tell you guys today. I will be banded this Friday and I have been doing really well on the liquid diet. The last time I weighed myself before today was the day before yesterday when I weighed. 281. Last night I cooked a Cuban traditional meal for my family

, and I thought I wouldn't have any issues. Boy was I wrong! I almost cheated! Imagine, white rice, black Beans and spicy pulled pork! Who can turn that down? But, I am proud to say I didn't cheat and this morning when I weighed myself I'm 277 lbs. i have lost 13 lbs. in 12 days, which is not bad at all!!!

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